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Reviews (128)
he is ok, he doesn't care about homework,gives lot of quizzes and tests. take an other teacher if u can. with 30 people we end up with 7 in the class. hard to understand.
He's a nice man but as a teacher he's just okay. He's not a bad teacher, He's just not great.
he is not a bad teacher. calculus is not an easy class and most students drop the class because they don't try enough to work hard. u can easily have an A because he just give the same thing that u have as homework in quiz and test.
He requires that you use My Math Lab, and gives a TON of homework each night! It is ridiculous.
Hes a joke donttake his class we also had 26 students at the end there were 7 left
I'm not good at math and this class didn't help me at all. He goes through two sections a day with two sections of homework to do on MyMathLab everyday you are in class. The test review and the actual tests are COMPLETELY different. As is the homework. I don't suggest taking this professor.
I am a calculus 2 student in prof. garland's class, we started with a fair amount of people and only 6 are left. calculus is a difficult subject and requires lots of studying. this guy is always willing to answer questions, gives partial credit on tests and quizzes, and explains exactly why you got the problem wrong and how to do it correctly
Overall a Decent Prof. really only needed to pass the class for transfer, and I did with a 75. But did all the recommended homework and studied religiously (Summer Class). Would take him again though. but Definitely ask questions! Calculus2 is not easy especially in the short summer semester.
Does not relate working procedures in a related class. Hard for students not good in math to follow and pass his class.
Very knowlegable. Nice. Has a dry sense of humor. Shouldn't give him a bad rap because Calculus IS hard. Don't take a 5 credit class along with full load. Math classes ALWAYS require homework (hello?) that' how you learn math - PRACTICE - PRACTICE. Mr. Garland does expect you to know Algebra, which it is a prereq!! Tests matched the homework.
I have had several math professors in my college career and I think that Professor Garland is by far, the best! He is more than willing to help the students who are willing to help themselves. I have found that the only people who complain about him are those that are either chronic complainers or whom expect to pass without any effort put forth.
He is crystal clear in what he expects. Reviews just like Test. You must read the lessons in the book not just the online hw to understand. Took him online. Had to go to SE campus for tests...Easy Class overal.
He works extremely fast and doesn't give you a whole lot of time to actually take the notes needed. He walks around the room watching you work, which is awkward to have someone standing over you like you are a kid. He is helpful if you ask questions and will answer question; it was like he just told me the answer instead of showing me how to do it.
Ok instructor...Not very helpful and not clear on steps during one-on-one help. Class was in mini-mester, so can't expect much. Dry person and boring but then again, it is math.
Teaches fast and doesn't give reviews for tests. The final was the MOAB. Homework is all on mathzone and is easy, but the tests are hard.
Uses the Mathlab all the time, skims through lessons. This class is very difficult for someone needing detailed instructions.
Took his class as an online class and he was excellent. The class is hard but do not be afraid to ask him questions. He answers them all and gives very detailed answers. He actually made videos to show how to work problem. Highly Recommend!
I really liked Mr. Garland even though I pretty much loath math. He is very very helpful and willing to break things down. His class was not easy, but I also stink at math. He uses mathlabs which I don't like. If you don't like online homework don't take him. Overall I found him very helpful.
He explains really well and he is always there to help us if there is anythng questions or doubt. I probably will take him again next semester.
He's actually nice and kind of funny, but hard to get used to, he seems a little boring and monotone at first. His class is extremely easy if you're at least decent at math, and a lot of the notes are available online. Homework is heavily focused on, the the online textbook is used greatly, though not in his lecturing.
Very monotone. Somedays he's not so bad but he doesn't really seem like he wants to be there most of the time. He does alright explaining things but it is just really hard to pay attention. Don't take an early morning class because you'll probably struggle to stay awake.
I took this class online. He uses an online lab for all assignments. The lab is AMAZING!! It walks you thru the steps piece by piece; has video tutorials; practice tests. All his exams are on campus. If you can't make it to school, I would suggest taking this class for the online lab!!! Loved it.
Mr Garland is very helpful I am Taking 0302,0304,and 0350 all in 1 semester. I have learned more in the first 5 weeks than I did in 4 years of High School!! If you participate and care about your grade he is more than willing to help you out! Highly Recommend taking his class.
Nice guy!
Rating a math teacher as "easy" ... dont see it happening. Garland is awesome though, he made it as unpainful as possible. As long you do the homework(incase you miss class)you wont get dropped. For tests he would put up the review along with "video solutions" with him talking you through it. I have never heard of it, but really awesome. TAKE HIM!
Assigns online homework and has mandatory notes in correlation to the book. Although they should help, having them mandatory for a grade is, IMO, absurd. Very helpful and explanatory when asked for help on problems though.
I took Mr. Garland for 0302,0304,and 0350 all in 1 semester. The class was difficult,simply because your cramming 3 semesters of work into your head, but really Garland did everything in his power to help! If you put your own time into it, you will succeed. And he is the perfect teacher for this. His online review videos are awesome, great teacher!
i took the class online and it was easy. i got a 100 on all my homework without knowing what i was doing. i also made A's on all his tests because the type of questions are in the same order on his reviews as they are on the test. he also does video examples for everything, making learning new concepts easy and understandable.
May Mester: Moved fast but he put homework at 30% of grade. He works stuff out step by step, so I can imagine a 'full' semester being more thorough. You do homework via My Mathlab and his reviews are SUPER HELPFUL.
Took MATH 0350 with Mr. G during the Maymester. We did all of our work in MyMathLab and had to go to TCC for testing. The homework was due on a weekly basis... had to watch the lessons in Math lab and then do short assignments. The tests were fairly easy because Garland's reviews are great (come with video solutions). Great teacher!
I took this as a summer course online. The only bad part was the fact that it was 16 weeks packed into 6 weeks. He did a great job and was really helpful. He answered emails promptly and explained things when you asked. I wish he was teaching college algebra!
it was hard work, but hes a great teacher, you just have to talk to him.
He drops the two lowest homework grades. He provides practice tests before every test with personalized video solutions. His voice is calming...easy to listen to. He doesn't respond to e-mail questions over the weekend. If you have a Dr note for a missed Homework assignment -scan it, e-mail it and he will re-open the assignment. No re-dos on tests.
Wow... I wish he taught math 1314... Offers video reviews for test, and the reviews are in the SAME format as the test so u know what to expect... Drops two hmwk grades, responds pretty quickly. Tests are NOT multiple choice u have to do the work and show you work so even if your answer is wrong you can still get partial credit. Final is multiple
Not clear on explaining, he expects you to know everything. Do not take him. i got a B just because I was on math tutoring everyday.
This Statistics class wasn't that bad if you studied your notes and did Connect HW. He gives four tests and online HW, as well as classwork participation. He lectures and then we work on class problems from the book. I got a 99, 78, 85, & 96 on the five tests, and then a 92 on the FINAL. With a final grade of a 94. GOOD TEACHER!! RECOMMEND!!
I took this class online and it was the best math class one could take online. He has step by step videos that explain how to do problems. The test are similar to the reviews. He answers emails promptly, no book is required, and everything is very well explained. I really wish I would have checked to see if he taught 1314.
Pretty good professor. Clear in most explanations for not an easy subject. His teaching style is not exactly fit to my learning style, but I understood for the most part. I'd recommend him.
Professor Garland is great instructor. I took him online and he was very helful. He replies to emails promptly and help you with any question you had. No text book was required. Overall I would very much recommend him.
Professor Garland is a great instructor. He is very helpful. Responds to emails promlty and answers any question you have. I took him online and no text book was needed. I would recommend him!
I just finished his class and this was the best math class I've taken. He has step by step chapter videos with power points to help you with each Chapter. I left feeling prepared for the next math class.
This is Calculus one after all, but I had Calculus in high school and loved it. This class not only took my passion away from Calculus, but confused me greatly. I found myself referring to my high school Calculus notes to understand the material because this class was confusing. Quizzes are hard, tests are harder. I want to be a math teacher.
He refused to help after multiple attempts of asking for clarity. didn't teach material until day after exams. I took this class as a hybrid course and hated it. do not take him!!
One of the worst math teachers that I have had by far. Lectures are useless he goes over even math problems from the book that are easier than the home work and on the test. The reviews for the test are also useless they have nothing to do with the exams. When you ask him for help he confuses you more than you already are.
Worst teacher and worst math experience ever never, I suppose to love maths but at this time he took my love and my patient away I hate taking this class more then half of the class drop it because it doesn't have any add value from the student it's just confused you more than you are and when it's came to test good luck if u don't have don't take it
I took his class as a blended class & I definitely become familiar with the math lab. I'm really good in math but still don't recommend taking a blended math class. He was there when I asked for help, but sometimes when you ask for help he can be a little awkward, so get use to the math lab! But overall he is a good teacher just take lots of notes
Tough but great teacher.
Online: You must get through the study plan to pass. He has videos supplied from both coursecompass and his self-made ones to assist with material understanding. Tests are taken on campus and are only 10 questions, partial credit is given. They are from the test review and are difficult. The final is on coursecompass.I stress, DO THE STUDYPLAN/RVW.
Final exam is the hardest, he will tell you the tests will make a great review but the tests have nothing to do with the final exam!! If you did not ACE algebra and pre calc good luck getting an A in his class. Hardest teacher I ever had, barely made a 90...
He gives his homework assignments through WebAssign and are worth 20% of your grade. Even with the homework, the tests are difficult and the final was the worst. He told us to study our old tests for the final, but hardly any of the concepts from the previous tests correspond to what's on the actual final. The final knocked me down a letter grade.
although his class is good he is very difficult to talk to. whenever i try to email him i get a response but they where always very rude and snarky. the class is easy to pass if you do your work just dont ask him for help.
Lecture was ok but he goes quick sometimes. There's a lot of homework. He does give Test Reviews on WebAssign that are similar to the exam questions but the exams are horrid. Even if you think you did well he deducts major points if you don't show your full process even if it's just a guess. You can try your best but it won't show on the exam
You'll have a lot more trouble with the material than you will with the teacher. There's only so much you can do as a teacher to help someone with Calculus, and he tries his best. Really the only problem I have with him is that he likes to give home when the chapter is done, due next class. It isn't fun to get homework on Monday due on Wednesday.
Do not take this Prof for the online Elementary Stats class. I initially signed up for an in-seat class & it was converted at the last hour to 100% online . The Prof provided ZERO resources such as handouts or video lectures. Stats can be made easier using a TI calculator or spreadsheets. The Prof did not teach any of it. It was 100% MyMathLab.
I took him for my second time through Calculus 2. He goes over problem after problem and will answer any questions you may have. The homework was on webassign and had unlimited tries on each problem. The tests were directly from the reviews. I would definitely take him again if I had the chance to. One of the best math profs I have ever had.
The math class I took with Prof. Garland was the easiest one, so it wasn't bad. There's usually homework after every class day and it's all online. The tests weren't bad, they were more or less the same as the test reviews. All in all, the easiest math class I've taken.
Monotone. Goes over lessons quickly. His availability is limited. If you struggle with Math- Do Not Take his STAT class as a Co-Req with Dev Math or Rem. They have nothing to do with each other. He makes it clear he could care less to teach this class. His test are basic which is the only good thing but good luck regardless.
Mr. Garland is a good professor. He takes the time to teach & work problems and answer questions. He is genuine, no drama, clear and fair. Class is fast paced, but do able. He explains things, calm, polite, and cares. He gives resources, and formulas on quizzes. Power point is helpful/print it, and take to class to work problems. Makes it easier!
This class is entirely through Pearson and it is awful. 60% of your grade is based on exams. You won't get feedback on your exams or see where the grade comes from. The website has a tendency to marks answers wrong that are correct. If you point this out changes will not be made. The videos do not relate to the assignment. Do not take this class!
I would not recommend him. He goes over one problem for each concept and does not fully cover the material. You will be left researching how to solve math problems on youtube. His class is useless.
The video examples help tremendously and the expectation is clearly outlined. I recommend this instructor and will take his class in the future.
I learned so many things from this class. professor helps us a lot in so many problems.
I appreciated the ability to work ahead and the support of the professor to learn on my own schedule.
I liked that it was kind of self paced material with due dates, but professor was always there to help if we were struggling.
This class actually helped me understand math for once. It is a really good class.
The explanations on how to do the work in this class were very easy to understand and they were also extremely helpful. We were provided with step by step explanations for everything we were learning. We got to learn at our own pace which was convenient. The professor and tutors were always available to help students in need.
I like how we were shown examples of how the math is used in real life.
I was happy to be his student because, when you have problem to your work, he help you, he show you so many ways, I lean so many thing from him.
He was extremely helpful and informative. His approach in utilizing MyLab made the learning process both engaging and enjoyable
Im one of those people in the world that never understood math, mostly because I am a creative but id have to say I enjoyed this course and understood why,what,where and how to use statistics a little!
He was available for questions and help, responded to emails quickly and posted all the power point lecture on black board. I would absolutely take another class taught by Professor Garland and I would highly recommend him to other students.
Great Professor, Im not great at statistics but I learned a lot.
I never understood any math until this semester. I definitely recommend his class. One of my favorite classes so far. I feel like I gained a lot of knowledge.
Mr. Garland was extremely professional and very knowledgeable. He helped me learn so much in his class. I would seek to attend his classes again if applicable.
Mr. Garland is a great teacher and explains everything very well.
The videos were so good for this class as well as the exercises. This is the best online class that have taken. The instructor was really good about adjusting the timeline when there was an issue with the Pearson site and during all of the Covid19 stuff. He also sent out encouraging messages. Great class!
Mr. Garland has been an amazing professor. Anytime I needed help he has been extremely quick responding and offered me extra assistance when needed.
Great class. Great professor.
Mr. Garlands real life examples and in class break down of the chapters help me understand the material. His walk throughs and break downs allow me to get it and provide me with the confidence that I learned it. I feel that he wants his students to succeed.
Mr. Garland has been a great online instructor. He is very understanding and I have enjoyed the semester.
The way this professor teaches and explains everything makes it very easy
This course was a challenge for me in the beginning. The professor helped me with any and all questions I had and changed my point of view on Statistics. He is helpful and responds to any email quickly so I can continue to work.
I took this class the during summer 1. Definitely a challenge if youre working full time. Theres lot of videos and examples to get the work done on Mymathlab. I wouldve got a C if it wasnt for his drop lowest test/2 HWs. I got a B. 5 tests including final. Lots of HW so dont fall behind. Pretty good professor overall
Mr. Garland willing help and care his students as well. He did put amount of homework during summer time.
This math class was soooo easy, and I'm not a math person. lessons are so easy its insane, got 100s on every regular assignment. DO study for the tests tho, because you will need to. NO open book, notes, or anything on test, so actually learn stuff. Great teacher, would take again Never used textbook
I really appreciate the amazing open communication with the professor. Thank you for helping me build my confidence being back in school after so long!
The class sessions are a big help because it gives time to talk to the teacher and ask questions that you may have about an assignment.
I liked the way its self-paced and easy to use
Excellent class and instructor.
Very clear on expectations, well structured. Kept in contact when need be.
Had 1-3 sections of hw due every Tuesdays and Fridays, it can be very time-consuming if you work or have more classes to worry about. He doesnt let you use notes on tests, doesnt offer extra credit, doesnt round your grades up at all even if you did poorly on a test. Lectures often dont relate to hw. Very monotone. Very strict on all rules.
I was truly worried before beginning this class. I have to say that Mr. Garland is great. He is patient and informative. He never leaves questions unanswered. The software is thorough and gives you every opportunity to learn the content.
Very clear and effective communication.
The lectures were my favorite part of this entire class. I truly enjoyed his class and he taught so well.
The instructors lectures are beautifully given and easily understandable. I love this class. the instructor is amazing and he teaches beautifully. Best math teacher for sure. Amazing teaching technique. no negative comments.
I learned from Professor Garland being inviting and willing to help and answer questions. Truly a fantastic professor.
Professor Garland was always available when I had questions over a lesson. He worked through problems with me in a way that I could understand.
He was very understanding and a great professor. He answers to our emails at a timely fashion and very understanding of our problems. would definitely have him again if I can.
Prof. Garland's online stats class was okay. It wasn't his own videos, I'm not sure where he got them but it's a completely different person teaching the class. It's one of the easier math classes, but there's a lot of formulas that need to be memorized. Also, he requires Proctorio for his exams. Overall, not a bad experience for online.
Im writing this review 3 years after retaking this class with another professor.. I can say this was the worst professor I've ever had. Very monotoned and insensitive. Told us he would have tissues for the ones who failed the final in his office. If math is difficult for you please look around before choosing to take this class with Garland.
I took his 8-week course and it had a couple homework assignments each week and four test throughout the semester. There was a review for each test, but there was no extra credit for the class. The professor doesn't really do much since it's all online, but it's good if you need to get the credit.
Mr. Garland is easily one of my favorite professors, and certainly the best math instructor I've worked with. He teaches difficult material, but is incredibly thorough. If you do the weekly homework and check the review before each test, you can't go wrong. He cares about the students, and is always willing to meet and work with you. 11/10
I like the way he talks to the students and understand our thoughts and our materials. I like the way the he teaches and makes us understand everything. Great teacher and friendly.
I have learned a lot in this class.
The teacher in depth explanation of the material presented in the classroom helped me learn the material.
The videos on the homework are helpful
Course work is well explained
His teaching style helped me learn the material.
The main thing to watch for is how monotone his voice is which could change your ability to focus on his lectures. He is very knowledgeable and showed new ways to do math but he does not have much personality. I do not recommend if you have any other options.
Garland never made any student feel stupid for any question, no matter how irrelevant.
The professor was awesome in making sure I understood the work.
The completed power point is always uploaded incase I need it during homework. I find that to be extremely helpful (especially if I miss class).
Professor Garland is a great professor. He engages with students and does problem examples in class, making sure we all understand how to execute the material. He is very patient and is kind, he wants us to succeed.
Whenever I have a problem, whether it be during class, on the homework or during office hours, Professor Garland has always been eager to help and better my understanding of the concepts weve learned. He explains them with detail that helped me understand and wrap the idea around my head. Great Professor!
Really enjoy this class! Mathematics can be difficult to make fun or entertaining, but the atmosphere is always light and the professor is understanding and rather accommodating of student needs.
I was very confused for most of this class, which was mostly my fault, but Professor Williams was very helpful and whenever we had a meeting. I took this class online which was a big mistake, but it was an 8-week class, so I actually passed. I don't know if in-person classes are different, but I had to use Pearson and MyStatLab which were awful.
He is supper helpful and kind
Professor has only test and quizzes attached to each chapter completed in lecture, no outside material to help understand. There is also no reviews or outlines to any of the exams even the final. He has also convinced himself running through a pdf file for two hours is teaching. Definitely don't recommend especially if you struggle with math.
Garland is a super helpful professor. His lessons are well-explained, and the recorded lectures are a lifesaver. I found Unstuckstudy and the free textbook really useful for studying.
Took this for an online 8 week class and received an A! The pro tip for this class is to STUDY YOUR TEST REVIEW! Make sure you understand each question on the test review and you'll do great on your test! Used Pearson for every assignment and you can retake every assignment question until you get a 100.
Professor Garland's class was fine. He's a really nice guy and cares about his students but he has the most boring voice ever so at times it can be hard to focus. He also grades very strictly so make sure you are really careful on the tests. Overall, I'd recommend him, but you have to be able to stay focused in class.
I took him for Calculus 1 and we had only quizzes and tests. He also taught off of a 30 page PDF for the whole semester not to mention he has a monotone voice for 2 hours straight. He's a nice guy and will help you but as someone who learns easier step by step, tracking his lectures were basically impossible.
This class is very difficult, no doubt about it, but he is very open to questions and doesn't seem frustrated or annoyed at all if he has to repeat things for clarity. There are a lot of assignments, but I don't mind them as practice is key.Very time consuming course but he is very helpful and is very accessible outside of class for additional help
Dont like this class cause it was a bit difficult for me to understand. I did my best to get great scores but didn't work. The professor is alright when helping students, but is good at giving lectures. I did my best to study everything for the exams but always failed them, reason was it was difficult to understand them
Don't get me wrong, Professor Garland is very nice; however, his class is very hard to follow no matter the amount of studying because of the lack of hands-on activities or experiences within the class. We would sit down, and he would go over a word doc that's very wordy. I would say take his class if you are "good will hunting" level good at math.
I took a two-day-a-week class by Professor Garland and there is a lot of homework. His lectures are good but if you try to review the information on your own it's really difficult to understand. He has videos up of the lectures and we used a free online textbook but neither really helped me as much as asking ChatGPT to explain a problem to me.
Algebra is a difficult class no matter what, but I believe his teaching methods are efficient. He projects his tablet onto the screen and breaks down each problem into steps. I will say he does have a monotone voice which makes things slightly difficult to pay attention, but not impossible. You will need to study for exams, it's not multi. choice.
Very easygoing
Class Info
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Attendance Mandatory
89%
Textbook Required
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